Cybersecurity - Associate of Applied Science

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First Year Fall

1st 8-weeks

ITSC 1325 - Personal Computer Hardware 3 credit hours.
COSC 1301 - Introduction to Computing 3 credit hours. OR
ITSC 1301 - Introduction to Computers 3 credit hours.

2nd 8-weeks

ITSY 1342 - Information Technology Security 3 credit hours.
ITSC 1305 - Introduction to PC Operating Systems 3 credit hours.

Total Hours: 12

First Year Spring

1st 8-weeks

ITNW 1325 - Fundamentals of Networking Technologies 3 credit hours. ¹
Math Core 3 credit hours.

2nd 8-weeks

ITSC 1315 - Project Management Software 3 credit hours. ¹
Management Elective 3 credit Hours.¹

Total Hours: 12

First Year Summer

ENGL 1301 - Composition I 3 credit hours.
Social Behavioral Core 3 credit hours.

Total Hours: 6

Second Year Fall

1st 8-weeks

COSC 1336 - Programming Fundamentals I 3 credit hours.
OR
ITSE 1407 - Introduction to C++ Programming 4 credit hours.
CPMT 2349 - Advanced Computer Networking Technology 3 credit hours.
ITSY 2301 - Firewalls and Network Security 3 credit hours.

2nd 8-weeks

ITSY 2330 - Intrusion Detection 3 credit hours.
ITSY 2341 - Security Management Practices 3 credit hours.

Total Hours: 15

Second Year Spring

1st 8-weeks

ITSY 2343 - Computer System Forensics 3 credit hours.
ITSY 2345 - Network Defense and Countermeasures 3 credit hours.

2nd 8-weeks

ITSC 2325 - Advanced Linux 3 credit hours.
ITSY 2359 - Security Assessment and Auditing 3 credit hours. ¹

Total Hours: 12

Second Year Summer

IT Elective 3 credit hours.

Total Hours: 3

Grand Total Hours: 60

1 - Meet with an academic advisor or department chair for university specific transfer course.
2 - Come talk to an advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.
FY = Course will be offered on a continuous basis, so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring.

Transfer Outlook

This curriculum in Cybersecurity is designed to develop the fundamental skills, knowledge, and experience which prepares the student for positions in the field of Cybersecurity and their use on the job. The program combines classroom lecture along with hands-on experience to give the students practical knowledge of computer systems.

Career Outlook

Information Security Analyst - $54,870* w/Associate Degree

*Based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas